Mountain peaks, plateaus and caves, grazing ostriches and whales in the wild Atlantic, this trip offers a wealth of geographical study areas and challenges students’ preconceptions of the African continent.

Enjoy the panoramic views as students rotate their way by cable car to the top of Table Mountain. Draw a field-sketch, label land-use, get geological, gaze over the oceans, spot the cute dassies darting in and out of the rocks and feel on top of the world on this landmark mountain. Investigate the history of urban clearance from District Six, and the township issues that developed as a legacy of apartheid. Reflect on social, economic and health disparities, on a tour of the oldest housing scheme in the Cape flatlands. Get involved with the amazing works of the Amy Biehl Foundation. Take a boat trip on an emotional visit to Robben Island, see the cell where Mandela was incarcerated for 17 years. Head for Cape Point, where warm Indian currents meet the Atlantic, investigate the unique fynbos vegetation, and look out for breaching whales along this dramatic coastline.

Journey through vineyards and lushly forested mountains to investigate ostrich farming in semi-desert scrub or take a stroll on a beach where penguins bask amongst granite rocks. A trip to South Africa is bound to surprise, exposing students to new experiences and challenging their geographical imaginations.

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10 Days to Cape Town

Day 1:
Flight from London to Cape Town.

Day 2:
Arrive Cape Town and transfer to your accommodation. Weather permitting take the cable car up Table Mountain for an awe inspiring panorama of this beautiful city.

Day 3:
Take a full day excursion through the fishing villages to Cape Point. Weather permitting, take a short boat trip to a seal colony. Climb to the lighthouse for fabulous views, look out for baboons and visit Boulders Beach to view the penguins. Return to Cape Town and visit the Aquarium.

Day 4:
Leave Cape Town for the Garden Route through the dramatic arid valley environments of the Klein Karoo to the resort town of Oudtshoorn. In afternoon visit the famed Ostrich Farm.

Day 5:
Morning visit to the world famous Cango Caves with their array of vast limestone stalactites and stalagmites and visit Cheetah Land. In the afternoon travel onto Knysna with time for a little shopping.

Day 6:
In the morning depart for the Elephant Sanctuary, and a chance to experience the great African Elephant. Afterwards return to Knynsa and enjoy a cruise on the tranquil Knysna Lagoon before a visit to the Featherbed Nature Reserve.

Day 7:
In morning depart for the Addo Elephant Game Reserve. With a visit en route to Storms River. Arrive late afternoon at the reserve and enjoy an open vehicle game drive.

Day 8:
Enjoy a full day in the Elephant Game Reserve including an open game drive and a guided bush walk.

Day 9:
Depart by coach for Cape Town airport for your return overnight flight to London.

Day 10:
Arrive back in the UK in the morning.